A. Cavour Chapman
Adelbert Cavour Chapman (October 25, 1860 – September 1, 1943) was a former mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick, in 1896, 1920 and 1921. He was born and raised in Dorchester, and studied at Mount Allison University.
A. Cavour Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick | |
| In office 1896–1896 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Sumner |
| Succeeded by | Clifford William Robinson |
| In office 1920–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Hanford Price |
| Succeeded by | J. Fred Edgett |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Adelbert Cavour Chapman October 25, 1860 Dorchester, New Brunswick |
| Died | September 1, 1943 (aged 82) Moncton, New Brunswick |
| Spouse(s) | P. Althea Cleveland (m. 1883) |
| Children | 4 |
| Residence | 169 Botsford St., Moncton |
| Alma mater | Mount Allison University |
| Profession | Manufacturer |
Early life
He was the son of Robert A. and Mary Elizabeth (Frost) Chapman.[1] He married P. Althea Cleveland on Oct. 24, 1883; and they have two sons and two daughters.
Career
Prior to being elected Mayor, Chapman served the city as an Alderman on Moncton City Council. He was owner of the New Brunswick Anchor Wire Fence Company, president of the Kent Lumber Company and National Dry Cleaning, Ltd (1919), a founding Director of the Central Trust Company Limited and one of the incorporaters of the Petitcodiac Hydro Development Company. He was also a president of the Moncton Hospital Board of Trustees.
Residence
His residence 169, Botsford Street was declared as a Historic Place in 2006.[2]
Notes
- Pincombe, C. Alexander; Larracey, Edward W. (1990). Resurgo : the history of Moncton. 2. New Brunswick, Can.: City of Moncton. ISBN 0969463421.
References
- Prominent people of the Maritime Provinces. Canadian Publicity Co., J. [and] A. McMillan, Pr. 1922. p. 34.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2016-03-08. Retrieved 2015-07-19.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) Canada's Historic Places